Brown Butter Madeleines

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter a 12-cup madeleine pan, making sure to get into all the grooves.

2. 2

   Dust with flour and tap out the excess.

3. 3

   Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat, swirling the skillet occasionally, until brown flecks appear and the butter smells nutty, 3 to 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Set aside to cool.

5. 5

   Combine the flour, granulated sugar, lemon zest, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl.

6. 6

   Add the eggs and whisk to moisten (they will not fully blend with the flour), then whisk in the cooled brown butter until smooth and shiny.

7. 7

   Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each cup of the prepared pan.

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   Bake until the edges are golden brown and the cookies gently spring back when pressed, 12 to 14 minutes.

9. 9

   Immediately loosen the edges with a small offset spatula or butter knife and unmold; transfer to a rack to cool completely.

10. 10

    Run the pan under cool water, wipe clean and generously butter and flour again.

11. 11

    Repeat with the remaining batter.

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    Dust with confectioners' sugar.

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    Photograph by Levi Brown

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.